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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,506.41, 23,267.31 and 6,146.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,506.41, 23,267.31 and 6,146.23 is: 9,222.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,506.41 : 23,267.31 = 6,146.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,506.41/23,267.31 = 6,146.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,506.41x = 23,267.31 × 6,146.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,506.41x = 143,006,238.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,006,238.74/15,506.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,222.40

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